Our Goose Family
Every year a pair of Canada Geese come to our neighborhood pond to nest and raise their young. I think they are Canada Geese. They have a Canadian accent. I see them most mornings and most evenings and try to snap a photo. I wish I had Henry with me to get really good shots but that would probably take a LOT longer than just sticking my Casio out the window.
I never tire of watching these critters. And seeing the goslings turn into grown-up geese is a little bit amazing. One of the adults is always "on guard." At least that's what I imagine is going on. There are dogs in the neighborhood but I've never seen them chasing the geese, who stay pretty close to the pond.
I don't know how long they'll stay around but I'll keep adding shots to this flicker set as I get them.
Sure look like Canada geese to me. When we lived aboard, loved to watch the geese that shared the marina. Especially enjoyed the flight lessons.
Posted by: Trish Wareing | 07/05/2008 at 05:17 PM
If they are from Canada have you asked them for their passport?
Totally dumb joke but couldn't resist!
Posted by: Andy Small | 07/05/2008 at 07:22 PM
"I wish I had Henry with me to get really good shots but that would probably take a LOT longer"
Heck no, it would only take me about 1/500th of a second...
That is a good shutter speed for birds.
And I agree with your choice of using a car as a blind. I've had good success with that too.
Posted by: Henry Domke | 07/05/2008 at 08:44 PM